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The X-Files S8E18 — Vienen
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The X-Files•Season 8•Episode 18

Vienen

7.8/10 · 3,234 votesApr 29, 200145 min

Ranked #11 of 21 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

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Mulder and Doggett are reluctantly thrown together to investigate several deaths aboard an oil rig, and Mulder becomes convinced that the rig is really carrying the black oil alien.

Directed byRod Hardy
Written bySteven Maeda
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David Duchovny

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Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

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Robert Patrick

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Episode Summary

"Vienen" is episode 18 of The X-Files season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 3,234 votes, ranking #11 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Rod Hardy and written by Steven Maeda, it aired on April 29, 2001.

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